Technology Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

Retirement Savings - 401(k) with vest

Health & Wellness

Company-Paid Protection

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Technology Designer II to support project design and coordination for low voltage systems, with early project management responsibilities.

You will produce Revit/CAD documents, plan schedules and budgets, and contribute to QA/QC and field condition assessments. This role offers ownership culture and opportunities for growth within a collaborative engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Eng/IT or related field with 3 years in low voltage design or 6 years direct experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Revit/AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of nurse call, audiovisual, public address, security, telephony systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project scope and communicate to team and stakeholders.
• Plan and manage schedules, man-hour budgets, and kickoffs.
• Assist with fee/contract negotiations and invoicing accuracy.
• Prepare QA/QC plans and support design production in Revit/CAD.
• Perform site visits to assess field conditions and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with disciplines on equipment needs and read drawings.
• Attend owner/architect/client meetings and pursue training to expand technical expertise.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Revit/AutoCAD

Low voltage systems knowledge

Blueprints & drawings interpretation

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree

Six years of direct experience in low voltage design/administration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You’ll Do

As Technology Designer II, you'll assist Technology Consultants with project design and coordination while taking on early project management responsibilities-planning schedules and budgets, producing Revit/CAD documents, and helping deliver high-quality, codecompliant systems.

• Confirm project scope and requirements; communicate to the project team and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute project management tasks: schedules, man-hour budgets, kickoffs, and coordination.
• Assist with fee/contract negotiations, invoicing accuracy, and accounts receivable tracking.
• Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans for projects; support design production in Revit/CAD.
• Perform job site visits to assess field conditions and monitor progress against specs and codes.
• Coordinate job closeout: documentation, lessons learned, and required filings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on equipment needs and technical information; read and interpret drawings and reports.
• Attend owner/architect/client meetings and document issues; pursue internal/external training to expand technical expertise.

Who We're Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree AND three years of applicable experience OR six years of direct experience in the design, application, and/or administration of low voltage systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and industry software (Revit/AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of low voltage systems (nurse call, audiovisual, public address, security, telephony, etc.).
• Understanding of project approach and system design; basic budgeting knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, presentation, organizational, and decision-making skills; clear speech and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/specs and coordinate with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.